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Weekend Jam Camp

Sep 19 – Sep 20

Taught by Mike & Gail Thomas using the Wernick Method

Hollister, CA

Located at a private residence; address provided upon registration

Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm

Tuition: $275

Includes Saturday and Sunday lunch. $50 off for Mike and Gail’s former WM Weekend Jam Camp students. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

As soon as you register you’ll receive our Student Prep Guide including links to online playlists of Bluegrass Jam Favorites. A digital copy of our JAM Songbook will be emailed shortly thereafter, and you’ll also get a hard copy of the book at your class if you don’t already have one.

Limited onsite dry camping and RV sites available.  Email Mike for details: banjoworx@gmail.com Reasonably priced motels in Gilroy (15 minutes), plus other options in Hollister (10 minutes). See hotels.com.

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Mike & Gail Thomas


Mike Thomas (Hollister, CA) was bitten early by the bluegrass bug. In college he played banjo and guitar in bands and while in the Air Force played multiple instruments in Country Western bands. During a 40-year business career and since retiring, he’s continued playing and teaching banjo, picked up bass and dobro, and attended many bluegrass workshops including Wernick Method camps. He recently relocated from Virginia, joining Gail and participating in the active California bluegrass community.

Gail Thomas learned to play guitar as a teenager and years later was fortunate to get into bluegrass with her guitar and fiddle. She also loves to sing and harmonize. Gail has found the bluegrass community incredibly warm and welcoming, and looks forward to helping expand the community in the Hollister area.

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“Mike is incredibly skilled and patient, has a wonderful teaching manner, and is always encouraging–the perfect mix of traits for a terrific instructor.”

“Gail was so patient with me. I was really encouraged. She is a wonderful teacher.”

“The instructors had a clear path and kept the class moving. They covered a lot of material and subjects in a short time. They were very warm, caring, fun to be with.”

“Mike is truly an excellent teacher & communicator. He totally understands my needs and limitations, and always finds a way to address them to help me move forward.”

“I can’t rave enough about Mike and his patient, excellent teaching style. This instrument is the first I’ve ever tried to learn, and Mike has helped me make great progress.”
“Mike is a fantastic teacher, very patient and very positive.”
“Mike and Gail were incredibly experienced and kind. Their patient and direct instruction took note of students’ stress.”
“Mike and Gail were so positive and helpful and encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and do things I never thought I would do in public – like sing, take a break, lead a song in a jam! They didn’t just teach the basics, they also taught the whys and the little things like how to find the best key for your voice and how to use mics. It turned out to be a great learning experience and fun!”

Hollister, CA

private residence
Hollister, CA 95023 United States + Google Map

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Tuition: $275

Includes Saturday and Sunday lunch. $50 off for Mike and Gail’s former WM students. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

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